Damenzo's
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
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Score
Damenzo's has been inspected 38 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 23 times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED ONE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH NO AMBIENT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN PREP AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF KNIVES NEAR THE FLAT TOP GRILL AREA. FOUND MULTIPLE KNIVES STORED ON THE WALL IN BETWEEN THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN FOR MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST RETAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Jan 8, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT (RTE) FOOD. FOOD HANDLER TOOK A COOKED PIZZA OUT OF THE OVEN, PLACED IT INTO A TO-GO BOX, AND SPRINKLED SEASONING ON THE PIZZA WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME: 6 LB AT $40 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #8.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND 2 BOXES AND 1 BAG OF RAW ITALIAN SAUSAGE (47.8F-52.2F), 2 BAGS OF PEPPERONI (50.1F-51.2F), 1/2 OF MILK (52.0F), PANS OF COOKED, PORK ITALIAN SAUSAGE, COOKED, TURKEY SAUSAGE (51.8F). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 85LBS AT $280 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE PIZZA PREP AREA. WALK-IN COOLER WAS FOUND AT 51.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS ABLE TO ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT AND THE UNIT MET THE COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS DEMONSTRATE IMPROPER HAND CLEANING PROCEDURES. OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER PUT HANDS IN THE WASH BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH DISH WATER AND DIRTY DISHES, RINSE HANDS AND DRY ON APRON. ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER RINSES HANDS WITHOUT USING SOAP AND DRIES HANDS ON AN APRON. LASTLY, ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WIPING HANDS AND ARMS WITH WIPING CLOTH. ALL MENTIONED FOOD HANDLERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND DRY WITH A PROPER HAND DRYING PROVISION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH NO AMBIENT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN PREP AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF KNIVES NEAR THE FLAT TOP GRILL AREA. FOUND MULTIPLE KNIVES STORED ON THE WALL IN BETWEEN THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN FOR MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST RETAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Oct 8, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING,STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT, AND SHELVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE VENTS VERY DIRTY WITH GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN ALL FANS IN THE WINDOWS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Feb 13, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3-DOOR TACO PREP COOLER, STOVE, AND PIZZA OVEN IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND TACO PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 6, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE BACK DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 100F AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEESE, SAUSAGE, AND PEPPERONI PIZZA SLICES INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 99F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE REAR PREP AREA WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED BEEF AT 45F, CHICKEN AT 44F, SALAD DRESSINGS AT 46-63F, COOKED PASTA AT 45F, CUT LETTUCE AT 46F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 45F, CHEESE AT 45F, GYRO SAUCE AT 44F, AND SALSA AT 47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND INSIDE THE DUMPSTER CORRAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2590692 ON 3/8/24 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - OBSERVED UNWRAPPED PLASTIC SINGLE-USE UTENSILS SUCH AS FORKS, KNIVES, AND SPOONS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS IN A PROPER, CLEAN CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3-DOOR TACO PREP COOLER, STOVE, AND PIZZA OVEN IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND TACO PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 8, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAD AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F, AND THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER HAD AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS, SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE REAR PREP WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED BEEF AT 50F, CHICKEN AT 52F, SOUR CREAM AT 51F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 47F, SALSA AT 50F, EGGS AT 51F, HEAVY CREAM AT 52F, AND MILK AT 49F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS COLD BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS USED AS LIDS FOR SALSAS AND STORED INSIDE THE SALSA CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO SCOOP SALSA FROM THE CONTAINERS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED PLASTIC SINGLE-USE UTENSILS SUCH AS FORKS, KNIVES, AND SPOONS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS IN A PROPER, CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Sep 28, 2023
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE IN BETWEEN GASKETS IN ALL REACH-IN PREP COOLERS UPSTAIRS, ON THE WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING IN THE HOT FOODS SECTION, AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON ALL FAN GUARDS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, DEBRIS, AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER PIZZA OVEN AND UNDER STOVE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN ALL VENTILATION HOODS UPSTAIRS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WINDOW IN HOT FOODS SECTION AND REAR BACK DOOR IN PIZZA PREP AREA OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF TACO PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED AND RUSTED SHELVING IN THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER DOWNSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR REPLACE WITH NEW SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 29, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF ITEMS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON INGREDIENT NAME(FLOUR, BEANS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON INGREDIENT NAME FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACK WALL TILE TO THE RIGHT OF REAR HANDSINK NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND RESIDUE BUILD UP THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 21, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 12, 2022
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH MOLD. DISCARDED UNSAFE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20LBS OF SLICED ITALIAN BEEF INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F AND 5 LBS OF STEAK AT 45.6F IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD 25 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $95. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND PLACE IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS/FREEZERS ON MAIN FLOOR. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITAITON ISSUED. COOLER TAGGED. EMAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR TAG REMOVAL.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND CONTAINERS ON FLOOR OF BLACK WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR WITH APPROPRIATE SHELVING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK NEAR ITALIAN BEEF PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 15, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD BEEF HELD AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURE OF 88.7F IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES OR 41F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLSING. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $13. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND CONTAINERS ON FLOOR OF BLACK WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR WITH APPROPRIATE SHELVING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN OF STAINLESS STEEL WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST INSIDE 3 DOOR FREEZER NEAR HOT HOLDING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 25, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SANDWICH PREP COOLER,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND FROM LIDS OF GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD IN GRILL PREP AREA TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICERS,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE,ROLLING CARTS,POTATO PEELER,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2020
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND LOWER DOOR SWEEP ON REAR GARAGE DOOR IN NEED OF REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS FOR A HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND WHITE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES PRESENT. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN LADIES TOILET ROOMS FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS, AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN BOTH HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 19, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND LOWER DOOR SWEEP ON REAR GARAGE DOOR IN NEED OF REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS FOR A HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND WHITE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES PRESENT. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN LADIES TOILET ROOMS FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AND DRY STORAGE, FRONT & REAR FOOD PREP, AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WET MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOOKS FOR MOPS TO DRY PROPERLY, AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN BOTH HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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52
Jun 24, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COLD HOLDING COOLER WITHOUT BEING COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN
39
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS, SHELVES, AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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90
Jan 24, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.. PORK SAUSAGE @ 59.2F IN COLD HOLDING UNIT , BEEF MEAT BALLS @62.4F AND ITALIAN BEEF @71.0F IN WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS THAT ARE FOR SALE LOCATED AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIST OF ALLERGENS,INGREDIENTS,NET CONTENTS,AND SOURCE FOR ALL INDIVIDUAL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
37
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. -
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. -
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TURKEY,SAUSAGES, HAM, CHEESE,ETC )OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE FOR ALL TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT IN MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
25
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PIZZA OVEN, OR BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA HAND SINK . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD CONTAINERS (BEEF, RAW PORK,ETC)WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT. OBSERVED (SPICES AND FLOUR) IN CLEAR CONTAINERS WITHOUT THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT FOR ALL FOODS AND SEASONINGS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DOOR WITH GAP UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS MADE OUT OF CRUMBLED MATERIAL AND MOISTURE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ON PREP TABLE SHELVES, NEAR ICE MACHINE,STORAGE ROOM FLOORS , AND IN BETWEEN THE STAIRS BY WALK IN COOLERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND LARGE FILLED GARBAGE BAGS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLDING AND PIZZA PREPPING AREA, AND ALL THRU OUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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35
Jan 29, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE FORKS AND KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY AT THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST STORE WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS SCOOPS AND TO STORE SPICES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS (MEAT, NOODLES) STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND PIZZA OVENS AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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78
Jun 9, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE CONTAINER OPEN WITH TRASH ON THE GROUND. GREASE CONTAINER WITH HEAVY GREASE CRUSTED TO THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
19
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL VENTILATION UNITS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP, LARGE CAN OPENERS, POTATO CUTTER, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING, BASEEMENT FLOOR UNDER STAIR WAY IN NEED OF CLEANING, BASEMENT FLOOR IN WATER HEATER AND FURNACE ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN PIZZA PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BEEF PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Dec 13, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL OF THE PRE-COOKED AND COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS AND CAN OPENERS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS, CAN OPENER AND PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING, WALLS AND LARGE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT/1ST FL PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. SEAL/CAULK AROUND ALL THE CRACKS IN THE WALLS, AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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70
Nov 14, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL OF THE PRE-COOKED AND COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS AND CAN OPENERS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS, CAN OPENER AND PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING, WALLS AND LARGE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT/1ST FL PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. SEAL/CAULK AROUND ALL THE CRACKS IN THE WALLS, AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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70
Nov 4, 2016
Complaint
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES. FOUND 22 ON THE WALLS, PIPES AND CONDUITS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, 45 WERE FOUND AT THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT ON THE STORAGE RACKS, CEILING, PIPES AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL OF THE PRE-COOKED AND COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS AND CAN OPENERS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1ST FL WALK IN COOLER, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN FREEZER.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS, CAN OPENER AND PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL IN THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FL AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING, WALLS AND LARGE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT/1ST FL PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. SEAL/CAULK AROUND ALL THE CRACKS IN THE WALLS, AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE 1ST FL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ITS IN POOR REPAIR AND BEING HELD TOGETHER BY PLASTIC. ALSO, MUST FIX TH LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE BASEMENT'S 3-COMP. SINK. MAINTAIN ALL.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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52
Aug 22, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1ST FL WALK IN COOLER, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN FREEZER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL IN THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FL AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE 1ST FL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ITS IN POOR REPAIR AND BEING HELD TOGETHER BY PLASTIC. ALSO, MUST FIX TH LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE BASEMENT'S 3-COMP. SINK. MAINTAIN ALL.
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78
Aug 12, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, UTENSILS WERE STORE IN/ON TOP OF IT. ALSO, THERE WAS NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR THE MIDDLE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON THE 1ST FL. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAY HAVE HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE, STOCKED AND MAINTAINED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
12
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES AND 3 LARGE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA BY THE EXPOSED/3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND 5 SMALL LIVE FLIES AND 4 LARGE FLIES IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1ST FL WALK IN COOLER, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN FREEZER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL IN THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FL AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE 1ST FL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ITS IN POOR REPAIR AND BEING HELD TOGETHER BY PLASTIC. ALSO, MUST FIX TH LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE BASEMENT'S 3-COMP. SINK. MAINTAIN ALL.
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70
Dec 10, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, AND PREP COOLER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
34
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES. MUST STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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86
Dec 2, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED WASTE WATER LINES RUNNING ALONG THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE PREP TABLES OR ENCLOSE THE WASTE WATER LINES. ALSO, OBSERVED RAW MEATS (CHICKEN, BEEF AND CHORIZO) STORED ABOVE COOKED FOODS AND PRODUCE IN THE TACO PREP COOLER AND THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COOKED FOODS ABOVE RAW FOODS AND TO STORE RAW CHICKEN BELOW ALL OTHER RAW FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
16
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLER, POTATO CUTTER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZERS.
36
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES. MUST STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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70
Feb 10, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DUST ON THE OVERHEAD HVAC DUCTS AND ELECTIRCAL CONDUIT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILES AROUND THE DOORWAY TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND A WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Jan 28, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA WALK-IN COOLER AT 46F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE AND MILK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA WALK-IN COOLER: MILK AT 46.5F, AND SAUSAGE AT 46.4F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEM INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER: ROAST BEEF AT 43.3F-54.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 330# OF FOOD WORTH $773. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DUST ON THE OVERHEAD HVAC DUCTS AND ELECTIRCAL CONDUIT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILES AROUND THE DOORWAY TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND A WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PLASTIC BEER PITCHER STORED IN THE ICE BIN AND USED AS AN ICE SCOOP. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER ICE SCOOP AND STORE IT OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Aug 22, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND GREASE. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRI THROUGH OUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHTS BURNT OUT INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Apr 14, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS WITH THE NAME AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN SAME AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND GREASE. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRI THROUGH OUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE DELI MEAT COOLER.
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Nov 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE MEAT SLICER NEED CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER NEEDS CLEANING OF GREASE BUILD-UP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Feb 27, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN SHELF IN BASEMENT WHICH STORES SUGAR AND SALT. CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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May 14, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GRILL AREA SHELVES AND WALL, BAR COOLER INTERIOR AND THE GREEN COLORED PIPE ABOVE THE BASEMENT SINK ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE SURFACES IN DETAIL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE UPSTAIRS COOLER COILS AND FAN SHIELDS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE BASEBOARD TILES ARE MISSING BEHIND THE MIXER, REPAIR THE BASEBOARD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXHAUST HOOD IS GREASY, CLEAN THE HOOD IN DETAIL.
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Oct 6, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN POTATO DICER AND CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY AND STORE IN A CORNER AREA; RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK FOR HANGING.
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Feb 14, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Dec 23, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 80.0F & PIZZA WALK IN COOLER AT 49.2F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.AIR TEMPERATURE OF PIZZA WALK IN COOLER IS 33.8F AT THIS TIME.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED & POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF PIZZA WALK IN COOLER & PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT & BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER SUCH ASCOOKED CHEESE PIZZA 83.6F,SAUSAGE PIZZA 93.9F,COOKED SAUSAGE 50.1F, COOKEDITALIAN SAUSAGE 49.4F,BEEF AUJUS 51.4F,MILK 50.7F,BEEF ROAST 46.0F-61.1F 12/22/10.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.170LBS.$320.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN 2 FOOD PREP AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO WHERE THERE WAS LARGE PIZZA PANS,SCRUBBERS,SILVERWARE INSIDE OF 1 OF 2 HANDSINK & NO TOWEL DISPENSING FROM DISPENSER,ALSO 2 HAND SINK LARGE BUSS PANS STORED ON TOP OF SINK AT THIS TIME WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,SIDE DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED HANDLES ON STEAM TABLE LIDS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED ICE SCOOP& GARBAGE CAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN OVER HEAD PIPES,FILTERS AT HOOD,PREP TABLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,SINKS IN BASEMENT NOT IN USE,FAN GUARDS IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR WOOD FLOOR IN DINING AREA & PREP AREA NEXT TO COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES & BASES THROUGHOUT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Aug 23, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Wash, rinse and sanitize the east walk-in cooler shelves and fan sheilds and clean out the hood above the east pizza oven.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The basement east 3-compartment sink has a small leak and the unused basement kitchen sinks are dirty, clean and maintain the sinks.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Hose off and clean the dumpster pad and enclosure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Damenzo's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Damenzo's on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 38 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Damenzo's?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 23 times, more than any other issue at Damenzo's.
Has Damenzo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Damenzo's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Damenzo's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Damenzo's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Damenzo's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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